PyCon APAC 2023

Background of this talk

I wrote and posted an article in January 2023 (written in Japanese; the translated title is "Why don't you use just pip with venv for Python package management?")
I received more likes and felt surprised and happy. There might also be a demand for a sequel-like article.

Target Audiences

I will this talk for those wondering which package management tools to use.

Especially:

• Library or framework developers
• Web Developers
• Automation Script developers

Motivation and Objectives

Which of the following is the best option? poetry, pipenv, pdm, hatch pip-tools, or just venv and pip? What is the best Python package and dependency management tool today?

The environment around these tools is changing dramatically; the adoption of several PEPs, including PEP 621, 517, and 660.

I will compare pros / cons and propose three use cases; based on several years of experience following Python package specifications.

Topics not covered

• Each detail of the PEPs
• Specifications and implementations of these tools

Planned Outline

1. Self-introduction, Table of Contents
2. Introduction:
   1. Background, Motivations
   2. Target Audiences of this Talk
   3. List of Packaging tools to compare in this Talk
3. Pros / Cons for each tools:
   1. pip (with venv)
   2. pipenv
   3. poetry
   4. pdm
   5. pip-tools
   6. hatch
4. What is the best tool? (In some use cases)
   1. Case 1: Library / Framework Developing
   2. Case 2: Web Application Developing
   3. Case 3: Automation Script Developing
5. Summary
6. (Appendix) About the rye